Interdental Brushes for Extraordinary Plaque Removal

Interdental brushes are used to clean in between teeth that ordinary toothbrushing can’t reach. With the use of this type of brush, gum disease can be prevented by eliminating food particles and interproximal plaque.

Interdental cleaning is the method of cleaning between your teeth; thus, your dentist may recommend you to use interdental brushes if interdental cleaning is advised.

Functions and Uses of Interdental Brushes

For teeth

Instead of using dental floss, use interdental brushes for cleaning wide gaps between adjacent teeth. Insert the brush into the gap between the teeth. Place the interdental brush close to the gum margin. Manoeuvre the brush back and forth to scrub neighbouring tooth surfaces.

For orthodontic appliances

Teeth with orthodontic appliances are quite difficult to clean. Both of them must be cleaned in the morning and before sleeping at night, especially every after meal.

First off, brush the area between the gums and the appliance. Next, scrub the part between the orthodontic appliance and the teeth’s incisal edge. Lastly, insert the brush inside the area between the appliance and teeth to clean.

Just a Reminder

You must use interdental brushes with a few various sizes to clean the spaces effectively if there are interdental gaps of different widths in your mouth. Don’t insert the brush into the gap forcefully as it can harm your gums. After every use, clean the brush thoroughly. If the bristles are worn, replace it with a new brush. Bleeding of gums within the first few days of using interdental brush is normal. This should stop after a week. Like with dental floss, interdental brush hurts your gums a bit to produce healthy and firm gingivae afterward.

Outstanding Oral Health Wellness in Brisbane

To get sufficient information and professional guidance regarding the correct usage of interdental brushes, visit your dependable Brisbane dentist here at Malouf Dental. Also, with our wide-ranging dental treatments, we can put your oral health in an admirable state. With your commitment to your oral hygiene and our dental team’s broad expertise when it comes to the upholding of oral wellbeing, mouth problems and disorders can be inhibited excellently.

Call us on (07) 3390 6100 or book your appointment online.